JPH0241699Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Field of Application] This invention relates to a stand for a hand scanner for reading barcodes provided integrally or attached to product packaging, etc.

[Technical background of the invention]

Information such as the product name and price is recorded as a barcode either integrally or attached to the package of the product, and the output of a scanner that reads this barcode is input into a cash register. Since the product name and price are entered into the cash register, it is possible to prevent input errors into the cash register, so it is becoming widespread.

There are two types of barcode scanners: one is to fix the scanner and trace the barcode part of the product against its sensor part, and the other is to make the scanner handheld and use the hand scanner to trace the barcode part of the product. There is. Since the hand scanner traces the barcode section by hand, reading is reliable, and the scanner also has the advantage of being easily portable. However, when the hand scanner is not in use, it is placed on a stand installed in the cash register or placed on a nearby stand. You have to come all the way to the cash register.
Therefore, I place it on a nearby table, but there is a sensor etc. located at the tip of the scanner, and if the sensor surface becomes dirty or if excessive shock is applied, the sensor may become distorted or damaged. .

[Purpose of invention]

The purpose of this invention is to be able to fix the above-mentioned hand scanner stand to either the left or right side of the operating unit main body of a cash register, etc. by simply inserting it, and when separated from the operating unit main body. To provide a stand for a hand scanner that can be used as a stand by itself.

[Structure of the idea]

This invention is a stand for a hand scanner that is electrically connected to the main body of the operation unit and equipped with a sensor for reading barcodes at the tip bent into an approximately L-shape.
It has at least an upper surface and a side portion provided on the outer periphery of the upper surface, and the upper surface has a recess with an inner surface shape that matches the outer shape of the tip of the hand scanner, and between a pair of opposing sides within the side portion. At least one member is slidably supported on the main body, and one end of the at least one member is supported so that it can be inserted into a gap provided on the side surface of the operating unit main body.
It is characterized by having two locking plate members.

〔Example〕

An embodiment of this invention shown in the drawings will be explained below.
A hand scanner 4 having a cord 2 attached thereto and having a tip 3 bent into a substantially L-shape has been known in the past, so a detailed explanation thereof will be omitted.

The stand 5 has a first recess 6 for storing the tip 3 of the hand scanner 4 on its upper surface and a hand scanner 4.
It has a substantially rectangular upper surface 8 in which a second recess 7 for housing the rear end is formed, and a side wall 9 provided around the outer periphery of this upper surface 8. A pair of side walls 10 facing each other in the inner longitudinal direction of the side portion 9 are provided with two sets of openings 11 facing each other.
1 has a locking plate member 12 slidably inserted therein.

Two openings 13 are provided in the locking plate member 12 between the side walls 10 at intervals in the end direction. A screw with an operating knob 14 whose one end is screwed into the back surface of the upper surface 8 is loosely fitted into these openings 13 . When the screw 14 is loosely fitted into one of the openings 13, one end of the locking plate member 12 protrudes from one side wall 10, and the screw 14 is loosely fitted into the other opening 13. In this case, the other end of the locking plate member 12 is adjusted so as to protrude from the other side wall 10.

Anti-slip members 15 made of rubber or synthetic resin with high frictional resistance are attached to both ends of the upper surface of each locking plate member 12. Both side walls 16 (only the left side is shown in FIG. 3) of the operating section main body 1 have slots 17 into which the protruding ends of each locking plate member 12 are fitted.
is formed. This slot 17 does not need to be specially provided, and may be inserted into the gap between the lower surfaces of the operating section main body 1 created by the legs supporting the lower surface of the operating section main body 1, for example.

As described above, the stand 5 can support the hand scanner 4 by itself. When fixing the stand 5 to the left side of the operation unit main body 1, the second
In the figure, by loosely fitting the screw 14 into the opening 13 on the right side of each locking plate member 12, the left end of each locking plate member 12 protrudes from the left side wall 10, contrary to the illustration in FIG. By reversing this, the ends of each locking plate member 12 protrude to the right side of the stand 5, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3. This protruding end may be inserted into the slot 17 of the left side wall 16 of the operating section main body 1. At this time, the anti-slip 15 comes into contact with the upper surface of the slot 17, and will not come off even if some force is applied to the stand 5. By loosely fitting the screw 14 into the other opening 13 of each locking plate member 12, the first
In the figure, the end of each locking plate member 12 can be made to protrude to the left side of the stand 5. Thereby, the stand 5 can be attached to the right side of the operation section main body 1.

Although two openings 13 are provided in the above-described embodiment, the locking plate member 12 may be configured with one elongated hole extending toward both ends. In this case, screw 14
Simply loosening allows you to change the direction of protrusion.

[Effect of idea]

As described above, the hand scanner stand of this invention has a simple structure and can hold a hand scanner by itself. Furthermore, the locking plate members that can be selectively protruded from the left and right sides of the stand can be detachably fixed to any side of the operating unit body of a cash register, etc., making it easy to use. It can be fixed in a desired position depending on the condition and usability.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of this invention together with a hand scanner, Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the bottom of the stand, and Fig. 3 is a perspective view for explaining how it is attached to the operating unit main body. . In the drawings, reference numeral 1 designates an operating unit main body, 4 a hand scanner, 5 a stand, 6 an opening, 8 an upper surface, 12 a locking plate member, 15 a non-slip member, and 17 a slot.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] (1) A stand for a hand scanner that is electrically connected to the main body of the operation unit and equipped with a sensor for reading barcodes at the tip bent into an approximately L-shape, which includes at least a top surface. a side portion provided on the outer periphery of the upper surface; the upper surface has a recess with an inner surface shape that matches the outer shape of the tip of the hand scanner; and a pair of opposing side portions within the side portion; and at least one locking plate member supported so as to be slidable therebetween, and one end of which is supported so as to protrude so as to be insertable into a gap provided on a side surface of the operating section main body. A storage stand. (2) Utility model registration Claim 1, characterized in that one or more anti-slip materials made of rubber or synthetic resin with a high coefficient of friction are provided on the top surface of both ends of the locking plate member. A stand for a hand scanner. (3) In claim 1 of the utility model registration claim, a removable retaining pin is provided on the back surface of the upper surface;
The locking plate member located between the side parts has one or more openings, and the protruding direction of the locking plate member is set by adjusting the position of the locking pin and the openings. A stand for a hand scanner, which is characterized by: